Brittany Pierce

Foster Care Licensing Supervisor May 2022- Present

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and policies.
• Mentored staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for youth clients.
• Developed strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and improve service outcomes.

Adoption Specialist August 2020-May 2022

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and prospective adoptive families
• Prepare detailed child profiles, adoption narratives, and recruitment materials
• Write home studies, psychosocial assessments, and adoption summaries
• Document children’s social, medical, educational, and emotional histories
• Collaborate with caseworkers, supervisors, therapists, and legal staff
• Participate in matching conferences and provide written match justifications
• Ensure all documentation meets state, federal, and agency requirements

Foster Care Case Manager November 2016- May 2020

• Manage foster care cases to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children
• Conduct home visits with foster families and children according to policy
• Develop, implement, and monitor case plans and service plans
• Coordinate services including medical, mental health, educational, and therapeutic care
• Support and train foster parents on trauma-informed caregiving and child needs
• Maintain regular contact with biological families and support reunification efforts
• Assess risk, monitor placements, and address safety concerns promptly
• Prepare court reports, affidavits, and documentation for hearings

• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client housing needs and preferences.
• Developed and implemented personalized housing plans to enhance client stability and well-being.
• Trained and mentored new staff on housing policies and best practices for client engagement.
• Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring confidentiality and efficient case management.
• Advocated for clients in negotiations with landlords and service providers to secure favorable outcomes.
• Established positive rapport with clients by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their unique needs.
• Oversaw housing plans for over 20 clients to promote timely transition to permanent housing and appropriate usage of housing subsidies.